Tag: health
Zest For Life, Spirituality: The 'positive Side' Of Breast Cancer
There is nothing glamorous about breast cancer, not when one spots a lump or abnormal skin on or around the breast, and definitely not when one reads about the seemingly invincible Hollywood powerhouse Angelina Jolie undergoing double mastectomy. But remarkably in some patients, breast cancer spurs positivity.....
Swine-flu Claims 101 Lives In Maharashtra Since January
Swine-flu or H1N1 virus has claimed 101 lives in Maharashtra since January 1, with an increase in the number of fresh cases reported across the state in March-April due to prevailing hot weather conditions, a top official said.....
Researchers Make Cells Resistant To HIV
Scientists have found a way to create an HIV-resistant cell population which can quickly replace diseased cells, thereby potentially curing the disease in an infected person. ....
Ambedkar Jayanti Celebrations At UN To Focus On Digital Empowerment
Ambedkar Jayanti celebrations at the United Nations on Thursday will focus on the empowerment of the poor and the marginalised using information and communication technologies to achieve the UN's sustainable development goals.....
26 New Genes Linked To Intellectual Disability Identified
Researchers have identified 26 new genes linked to intellectual disability which is characterised by significant limitations in learning.....
Eating Fresh Fruits Everyday May Keep Diabetes At Bay
A bowl of fresh fruits a day may lower the risk of developing diabetes by 12 per cent, a study has showed.....
Chemicals In Cosmetics Cause Infertility: IVF Experts
Cosmetics such as nail polish, antibacterial soaps, anti-ageing creams -- all with high chemical contents -- cause severe negative effects on female fertility besides having several other side-effects, doctors said on Wednesday.....
60% Mistake Parkinson's Symptoms For Old Age: Neurologists
With lack of awareness on Parkinson's Disease, 60 per cent of people mistake its symptoms for those of old age, thus causing a delay in diagnosis and leads to irreversible position of the disease, doctors said on Wednesday. ....
DNA Test On River Waters Reveals Fish Diversity
In a first, US scientists have monitored a spring fish migration through DNA tests on water samples, a study said on Wednesday.....
Hot Flashes Could Predict Risk Of Heart Disease
Hot flashes in women at the pre-menopausal stages may signal emerging vascular dysfunction that can lead to heart disease, a study has shown.....
